Botanical Name: Armeria maritima
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Common Name: Sea Pink, Common Thrift  
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Susan Frommer

  • Description

  • Notes

This clumping, grass-like perennial has small pink flowers that resemble pom poms that bloom in spring and summer. This cute flower can be used at the edge of walkways and pavers as it doesn't do well with foot traffic. Grows 6 to 12 inches tall and wide.